Don Townsend

Don Townsend

Personal information
Date of birth	(1930-09-17)17 September 1930
Place of birth	Swindon, England
Date of death	29 July 2020(2020-07-29) (aged 89)
Position(s)	Left-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1953–1954	Trowbridge Town	?	(?)
1954–1962	Charlton Athletic	249	(1)
1962–1965	Crystal Palace	77	(0)
Total		326	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Donald Edward Townsend (17 September 1930 – 30 July 2020) was an English footballer. He played as a left back in the Football League. He was the father of former Ireland international Andy Townsend. His career lasted from 1953 to 1965. He played for Trowbridge Town, Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace.

Townsend was born in Swindon, England. He died in 30 July 2020, aged 89.